it's a kids thing !!but alot of moms & dads like it to !! it a chance for them to walk around the hood,and show off the kids !!and for the kids,they get free goodies...... when i was a young punk ass kid i loved halloween !! my wife and i give out candy every year !! but after a couple hours we turn out the lights...... ya know i "got to have my candy" fuck the kids after 3 hours !! after that they just want to smash pumpkins !!!